Facts & Questions

Which is better, UV or Ozone?
Both are highly effective for disinfection, however, ozone requires considerably more knowledge and maintenance to operate and maintain it. It also takes up considerably more space than a UV system. With UV systems, you just turn on the lamp and let it run.

Can I use UV with salt water pools?
In a salt water environment certain installation practices are required, however; UV will work effectively in a salt water pool.

Is there data to support what UV does?
Many studies have shown and the US EPA recognizes that UV is highly effective for disinfection and chloramines reduction. Please contact us for details.

What do Health Departments require?
State health departments view UV and properly so, as a supplemental treatment system for both disinfection and chloramines reduction.

Is there a cost savings using UV?
The answer lies in investigating what the owner/operator is presently keeping chlorine levels at. If they are operating at close to break point chlorination, they can realize a savings because they will be able to reduce consumption by operating safely at or near minimum code requirements with UV installed and operating properly.

Why Medium Pressure instead of Low Pressure?
In a swimming pool application several factors contribute to the effectiveness of medium pressure lamps over low pressure lamps, namely; medium pressure is more effective since the emission spectra of MP lamps are a better match to the UV spectra of chlorine and chloramines.

Will I still have to use Chlorine?
The answer is yes. In a swimming pool environment UV systems do not treat all of the water in the pool in one single pass as in other applications. Chlorine is still needed as a disinfectant. However, less is required.

What is typical lamp life?
Typically the average life of a lamp is around 12,000 hours which equates to one year of continuous or two years for an outdoor facility. However, lamp life will diminish if it is turned off and on frequently.